About West Ashley Inn
West Ashley Inn offers affordable no frills accommodation just off US Route 17 in the West Ashley district of Charleston, South Carolina. It boasts free parking with spaces for larger vehicles.
Air-conditioned rooms with simple decor feature an en suite bathroom, cable TV with free expanded channels and free local calls. Wi-Fi is offered for a small fee. Upgrade rooms add microwaves and fridges. Accessible rooms are offered too.
Facilities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, launderette, vending machines and 24-hour front desk. Pets are allowed and kids can stay free.
Morning coffee is complimentary and there’s a wide choice of dining options surrounding the property.
West Ashley Inn is about six miles from Charleston International Airport and Citadel Mall is next door for a wide choice of shopping and dining options. It’s about 15 minutes’ drive from downtown and Charleston Historic District with its period architecture.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Convenient roadside location
Motorists in particular had praise for the convenient location off US Route 17 and Interstate 526, which meant the motel was close to roadside amenities, shopping malls and dining options. Many reviewers liked being within striking distance of beaches and only a ten-minute drive from the airport.
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Upbeat about customer service
Lots of reviewers were impressed with the customer service which helped make for a more pleasant stay. Personnel on reception were often described as friendly, accommodating and helpful.
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Affordable rates
Guests were often attracted by the competitive room rates and many said they got value for money at this no frills motel. Reviewers frequently said they got more bang for their buck thanks to complimentary guest perks such as morning coffee, parking, expanded cable channels and a pets stay free policy.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Mixed reports over cleanliness
Plenty of guests said the rooms were more than satisfactorily clean for a shorter stay, but others disagreed, saying management had work to do to raise standards. There were occasional claims from guests of poor pest control measures plus stained linens and furnishings.
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Claims of outdated rooms
Some critics thought the motel would benefit from further refurbishment in order to address issues like tired-looking furniture, aging carpets, old televisions and weak water pressure in certain bathrooms.
negative:
Grumbles over noise, odors and Wi-Fi
There was occasional criticism of the Wi-Fi service. Users disliked paying for access and occasionally claimed it suffered from sluggish speeds and a patchy signal. Certain rooms were reportedly exposed to traffic noise from nearby freeways, which disturbed some light sleepers. Another reported nuisance was a musty or smoky smell in some of the rooms.